UW-Whitewater Adult Tennis Camp

Warhawk Adult Camp is designed for adults 21 and over with a NTPR rating between 3.0 and 4.5. Emphasis is placed on technique, repetition, strategy, competition, and fun. Evenings will be used for competition and high intensity drills. Evenings will be used for competition and high intensity drills. Night activities will also include social events. This camp takes place in the air conditioned suite style residence halls on campus. The camper to instructor ratio will be 4 to 1. This camp is available to players age 21 and over.

Fees Include

Refunds

All registrant accounts must be paid in full three weeks (21 days) prior to the start of the event. Registrants with outstanding balances after payment is due in full are subject to being removed from the event roster without refund. Please contact Continuing Education Services at cesevents@uww.edu prior to this deadline if extenuating circumstances prevent you from completing a payment.

In the event of a cancellation, Continuing Education Services should be notified no later than 21 days before the start date of the event session in order to receive a refund, less the $100 non-refundable deposit. Cancellation requests received less than 21 days from the start of the event will receive a refund minus a 50% late cancellation fee of event cost. Cancellations due to medical reasons will receive a full refund, less the $100 non-refundable deposit, if the cancellation is requested and medical documentation is provided prior to the start of the event. Valid medical cancellations must include a signed letter from a licensed physician to qualify. NO REFUNDS will be given for withdrawal due to early departures, disciplinary reasons or no show after the event has started.

All cancellation requests must be submitted to cesevents@uww.edu; provide registrant's name, event title and medical documentation, if applicable. Refunds will be returned to name and address of payer.

We reserve the right to cancel any event due to low enrollment; in such a case, all fees paid will be refunded or the registrant can choose to apply fees to a different summer event.

Pre-camp information will be available on this website three weeks prior to the start of camp. Pre-camp information includes check-in and out times with locations, confirmed daily schedule, what to bring and other important information you will need to know before attending camp.

Driving Directions

Parking

Parking permits are required on all vehicles parked on campus at all times, with the exception of the location of the time of check-in/check-out and 5 p.m. Fridays to 11:00 p.m. Sundays. Registrants driving themselves and keeping their car on campus must pick up a parking permit from director at the initial event meeting. More information on parking is on the Visitor Center website.

Registration Terms & Conditions

Be aware that we recommend that all portable electronic devices be left at home (iPod, Fitbit, cell phones, etc), but ultimately it is your decision. We will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items and we do not have open Wi-Fi for electronic devices.

Daily Activities

Technique Stations

Team Play

Singles Play

Instructor Demos

Daily Semi-Private Lessons

Individual Help

Drill Stations

Doubles Play

Housing

Participants will be staying in the air-conditioned Starin Hall suites. For each group of four campers, these suites provide four separate bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living space, and a kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher and coffee maker. You must provide your own bedding, utensils, cookware, and dinnerware.

Meals

We will provide lunches and dinners in the dining halls, and a Saturday night social at the University Center on campus. Bring your own breakfast food for your kitchen.

Facilities

The camp will take place on our state-of-the-art 12 court complex. We also have a four court fieldhouse occasionally available in the event of inclement weather.

Camp Staff

Frank Barnes, Camp Director

The Camp Director is UW-Whitewater’s Men’s and Women’s Head Tennis Coach, Frank Barnes. Coach Barnes has elevated UW-Whitewater’s tennis teams to the national level since he came on board in 2002. Coach Barnes is the long time camp director of the ever popular Warhawk Junior Tennis Camps. He has been named WIAC’s Coach of the Year multiple times. Coach Barnes is also a two-time National K-Swiss Pro of the Year for his work as Nakoma Country Club’s Tennis Director, developing one of the city’s largest summer tennis programs. In 2006, Barnes was honored twice for growing the game of tennis. He was named USTA’s Rollie Mueller President’s Award winner, and the USTA/ITA Community Service Award winner. The PTR honored him as the 2010 National Coach of the Year and the 2009 Wisconsin Member of the Year. The ITA recognized Coach Barnes as the Central Region Coach of the year in 2016. He also coaches the Wisconsin District Cup 12 & under Team.

Insurance

Registrants are encouraged to have their own health insurance as accident insurance provided by the University is limited. Each registrant will be covered by a limited accident insurance policy. The insurance includes primary coverage up to $10,000. Insurance does not cover pre-existing injuries and is for accidents only. The cost of insurance is included in the registration fee.

Special Notice

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is committed to equal opportunity in its educational programs, activities and employment policies, for all persons, regardless of race, color, gender, creed, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, Vietnam-era veteran status, parental status and pregnancy.

If you have any disabling condition that requires special accommodations or attention, please advise us well in advance. We will make every effort to accommodate your special needs.

Registering for this event you understand that the University may take photographs and or videos of event participants and activities. You will be required to agree at the time of registration that the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater shall be the owner of and may use such photographs and or videos relating to the promotion of future events. You will relinquish all rights that you may claim in relation to use of said photographs and/or videos.